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Tress of the Emerald Sea: A Review
This book was a lovely combination of some of my favorite things: pirates, humor, a distinct narrator, and Hoid. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson comes a rollicking, riveting tale set in the Cosmere universe―a standalone adventure perfect for fans of The Princess Bride. The only life Tress has known on her island home in… Read more
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Another Article To Check Out…
In a moment of irony, this article landed in my inbox today, right after I’d listened to someone talking about how they felt The Chosen to be breaking the second commandment. I’d give it a read — this is something to keep in mind as we think about how we as artists portray Jesus, be… Read more
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The Use of Language in Writing
I know a lot of my more recent topics have been… not exactly sunshine and rainbows. But I feel like these are important things to discuss, and I write about these things as they hit me. Among Christian writers, there is some disagreement on the use of crude language or expletives in narrative. Some are… Read more
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Septimus Heap: A Review
I discovered Angie Sage’s series when I was around twelve or thirteen and I was hooked immediately. The first thing that struck me about this series was the writing style. From the beginning we have a distinct voice and a distinct world, charming and dangerous and affably realistic all at the same time. This isn’t… Read more
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The Missing Pit of Despair
If you’re familiar with the hero’s journey story structure, you’re well aware of what lies at the bottom of it — a nasty, unhappy miasma of gloom, misery, and yes, despair. The Save the Cat method has the similar ‘all is lost moment.’ No matter what it’s called, it’s that place the hero goes when… Read more
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Dawn of Wonder: A Review
Alright, folks, I have a very special book for you today: Dawn of Wonder by Jonathan Renshaw. This book was long, but very good, and plenty detailed. I have the feeling that the rest of the upcoming stories will make this into a truly powerful series, as Dawn of Wonder lays the groundwork for a… Read more
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You Should Check This Out…
Hey there, just popping in because this was so well-done I needed to share about it. The Gospel Coalition published this fantastic article by Brett McCracken today. I highly recommend reading through it — it mentions some of the issues I’ve been discussing recently and really explains the decay of storytelling in our culture well.… Read more
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The Victim Villain: How Should We Portray Evil?
Ah… the misunderstood villain. The guy who murders and steals and blows things up because he had a rough childhood. It’s becoming a bit of a cliche these days. Can horrible life circumstances change personalities and behaviors? Sure. Every writer knows that your villain must have a backstory of some sort, because a guy who… Read more
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Ignite Preorder is Available Now!
Ignite is available for preorder now — and so are the preorder goodies! “Can Mara survive in a world where the fire in her veins is worth killing for? In a frozen wasteland suffocating beneath a dying sun, Mara is a young phoenix raised by her father to explode at his command. He’s the only… Read more
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